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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 629.46 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 629.46 and 259.70 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 629.46 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/629.46 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 629.46 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 163,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,470.76/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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